ESTUDIOS SOBRE BINAURAL BEATS: - BUENON
Is there research to support binaural beats therapy?
Studies have shown that binaural beats therapy may help to reduce anxiety.
One small study of 19 participants conducted by Dr. Vincent Giampapa found that the use of
binaural beats therapy in the alpha, theta, and delta patterns had positive effects on the human
body. Dr. Giampapa found that these binaural beats improved the production of the hormones
cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin.
His research of binaural beats therapy found:
Effects on DHEA: The hormone DHEA affects how a person ages and resists disease; higher
levels of DHEA are associated with improved health. In this study, Dr. Giampapa noted that 68
percent of participants had increased levels of DHEA while using binaural beats therapy.
Effects on cortisol: The hormone cortisol is commonly associated with stress, and when
levels are higher than usual, it can have a negative impact on the body. High levels of cortisol
can lead to a range of conditions, including Cushing syndrome, menstrual cycle and female
libido changes, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Giampapa noted a reduction of cortisol of up to
70-80 percent in several study participants.
Effects on melatonin: The hormone melatonin plays a role in restful sleep. This study noted
an average increase of melatonin of 97.77 percent.
Another study, conducted by researchers from the National College of Natural Medicine in
Oregon, evaluated eight study participants who listened to delta wave binaural beat therapy
every day for 60 days.
The results showed a decrease in anxiety, insulin-like growth factor, and dopamine. The
participants also experienced an increase in quality of life. Researchers concluded that,
although further study is needed in this area, binaural beats might improve self-reported anxiety.
A more extensive study of over 100 participants who were undergoing general anesthesia for a
day procedure, reported a decrease in pre-operative anxiety. The participants in this study
listened to 30 minutes of binaural beats before surgery, but the researchers noted that people
experiencing high levels of pre-operative anxiety could listen to binaural beats for up to 1 hour
before anesthesia to reduce levels of anxiety.
Although there is little evidence of any adverse side effects of using binaural beat therapy, a
literature review of some current studies have identified some conflicting data, so further
research is required.